President John Dramani Mahama recently visited Kumasi to pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, ahead of the Akwasidae festival at the Manhyia Palace. This marks his first official trip to the Ashanti Region since assuming office as president.In a video that quickly gained attention on social media, President Mahama showed off his skills in the traditional Adowa dance.

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He was joined by two children dressed in Kente who also danced alongside him as part of the warm reception.The visit is also part of President Mahama’s ongoing efforts to engage with traditional leaders in resolving the conflict in Bawku. He had mentioned his planned visit to Otumfuo during a previous meeting with Naa Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga, the Overlord of Mamprugu, in Nalerigu, North East Region, on January 15.

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Prior to this, President Mahama had engaged with Zugraan Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, the Overlord of the Kusaug Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, as part of his peace-building efforts.The Adowa dance, a cultural expression of the Akan people, uses hand and foot movements to convey emotions and feelings.Watch the full video below:When President Mahama arrived in Kumasi#GraphicOnline pic.twitter.

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